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What is the difference between communication, language, and speech?. Communication Disorders impair the ability to transmit or receive ideas, facts, feelings, and desires. M ay involve language, speech, or both, including: Hearing Listening Reading Writing. Page 267.
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What is the difference between communication, language, and speech?
Communication Disorders impair the ability to transmit or receive ideas, facts, feelings, and desires. May involve language, speech, or both, including: Hearing Listening Reading Writing Page 267
Language Disorders include problems in comprehension and expression. They may be problems related to: Phonology Morphology Syntax Semantics Pragmatics Page 268
Classifications of Language Disorders 1.Domain (subsystem or type) 2.Etiology (cause) -Primary language disorder- no known cause Specific language impairment (SLI) Early expressive language delay (EELD) Language-based reading impairment -Secondary language disorder- caused by another condition Page 272
Speech Disorders Impairments in the production and use of oral language. They include disabilities in making speech sounds, producing speech with a normal flow, and producing voice. Phonological Disorders Articulation Disorders Voice Disorders Fluency Disorders Motor – Speech Disorders Page 268
Phonological Disorders Poor inner representation of the sounds of language May not understand: contrasts between sounds distinctiveness of sounds the ability to blend sounds into words to segment words into sounds to manipulate the sounds of spoken language For instance . . . Page 277
Articulation Disorders Involve errors in producing sounds Individual may omit, substitute, distort, or add speech sounds Should not be confused with articulation errors For instance . . . Page 277
Voice Disorders Characteristics of pitch, loudness, and/or quality that are abusive of the larynx; hamper communication; or are perceived as markedly different from what is customary for someone of a given age, sex, and cultural background. Functional Organic Neurological For instance . . . Page 278
Fluency Disorders Dysfluencies consist of: hesitations repetitions other interruptions of normal speech flow Normal Dysfluencies VS Fluency Disorders For instance . . . Page 279
Motor – Speech Disorders Caused by damage to the area(s) of the brain that control the muscles that make speech possible May involve controlling speech sounds (Dysarthria) Or planning and coordinating speech (Apraxia) Both affect the production of speech, slow its rate, and reduce intelligibility. Page 279
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Interventions Speech-Language Pathologist A professional who is trained to diagnose speech and language problems and to help individuals become more effective communicators. (Language Files, pg. 704) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLuZdiX7Wrg
Suggestions for General Ed Teachers 1.Show understanding, patience, and acceptance. 2. Provide extra time to answer questions. 3.Encourage speech practice by having one-on-one conversations with the student about his or her interests. 4. Keep lectures clear, simple, pronounced, and in proper language syntax (no slang). 5. Make eye contact with the student when listening and speaking. Read more at Suite101: Communication Disorders in the Classroom: Tips for Helping Students With Speech and Language Development | Suite101.comhttp://suite101.com/article/communication-disorders-in-the-classroom-a143234#ixzz22PM7J8Oe
Suggestions for General Ed Teachers Continued 6.Repeat mispronounced phrases properly as a question so it does not seem like criticism. 7. Never mimic a child with a speech disorder. 8. Don’t avoid calling on children with language development problems, and particularly if the answers are to be short (a couple of words). 9. Make sure the student speaks in front of the class, answers a question, etc. at least once per day.
Suggestions for General Ed Teachers Continued 10. Set up practice verbal skills sessions between pairs of students where they read aloud, work on a problem orally, or play games that encourage speech. 11. Do not tolerate teasing or bullying by other students. 12. Do not point out communication disorders to others in the class. 13. Keep the classroom environment relaxed and organized. Read more at Suite101: Communication Disorders in the Classroom: Tips for Helping Students With Speech and Language Development | Suite101.comhttp://suite101.com/article/communication-disorders-in-the-classroom-a143234#ixzz22PM7J8Oe